St John Bosco is a modern Catholic systemic school in the Salesian tradition, providing quality education in a caring environment, in a beautiful, natural setting at Engadine. The contemporary facilities are well equipped. The student-centred learning approach integrates pastoral care, leadership and responsible decision-making.
Facilities: Library, computer rooms, visual arts and music rooms, science labs, wood, metal, fabric, food and electronics technology area, assembly hall. The college also has access to extensive sports fields, tennis courts and a gymnasium. Multimedia facilities (including inter-active boards) are in all classrooms.
Electives Years 7 and 8: Religious Education, English, Mathematics, Science, Geography, History, Design and Technology, Italian, Visual Arts, Music, PD/Health/PE.
Electives Years 9 and 10: Religious Education, English, Mathematics, Science, Commerce, Geography, History, PD/Health/PE, Wood Technology, Metal Technology, Graphics, Food Technology, Textile Technology, Information and Software Technology, Physical Activity and Sports Science, Multimedia Technology, Italian, Visual Art, Music, Drama.
Electives Years 11 and 12: Studies of Religion, Catholic Studies, English, English Extension 1 and 2, Mathematics (all levels), Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Earth and Environmental Science, Senior Science, Ancient History, Modern History, History Extension, Business Studies, Geography, Legal Studies, Music, Drama, Photography, Visual Arts, PD/Health/PE, Community and Family Studies, Sport, Lifestyle and Recreation, Design and Technology, Industrial Technology, Information Processes and Technology, VET Hospitality, VET Construction, Italian. Assorted VET programs offered at TAFE are also available.
Sport: Students are exposed to a wide range of sports on both a skills and a competitive basis. St John Bosco College offers weekly competitive and recreational sporting opportunities, and participation in the Combined Catholic Colleges provides for student access to state representation.
Extracurricular activities: Debating, music, Mock Trial, inter-school carnivals, Learning Assistance Program (LAP), leadership, environment, social justice, gifted and talented, drama, concert performances, involvement with charities.
Welfare and personal development: A well-established pastoral care program is in operation and vertically streamed groups meet daily. A counsellor and special education teacher are on staff.